Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 109,402 miles on the clock, averaging 6,841 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DF53 FNO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,402 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,879 |
| Average per year | 6,841 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF53 FNO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DF53 FNO
What car is DF53 FNO?
DF53 FNO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF53 FNO?
The last recorded mileage for DF53 FNO was 109,402 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF53 FNO passed its MOT?
DF53 FNO has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Mar 2019.
Is DF53 FNO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 FNO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DF53 FNO?
DF53 FNO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.